An amazing article. . .

For any friends getting married or standing in any weddings in the near or distant future... I've put this article on here before, but thought it was "time" to put it back out there. So before sending out your "save-the-dates" and asking someone to stand in a dress that no one will ever "wear again," read the following and ask if your girls are "up to the task."

http://www.boundless.org/2005/articles/a0001094.cfm

Some Lyrics

I don't usually do this, but I guess I wanted to share a short song with you guys. I've been writing a bunch - enough for a two new albums as soon as I find a sugar daddy - but this song in particular speaks to where I am right now.

I realized that I have no difficulty saying I follow Christ or I love God, but the name of Jesus often leaves me tongue-tied. I guess this is one reason He is referred to as a stumbling block - even His name is hard to say.

So here's the song. . .

It's the word that's frozen on our lips
A beautiful stumbling stone over which we trip
And the cock will crow
Before we'll say Your name

It's the sound of the veil tearing in two
We surrender to darkness as they employ a borrowed tomb
The stone will roll away
Still they won't say Your name

And though silent, standing we'll be
The cry from rocks, flowers, and trees
Will bring mountains bowing low
Before You Lord
Before Your name

It's the power of a silent revolution
The kingdom is here now in the boundaries of every nation
The day is at hand
When all will say Your name

Every knee will bow
Every tongue will confess
That You are Lord of all
Jesus, Jesus

Comchurch Houston?

Our first unofficial meeting of Comchurch Houston was last night. Jen called everyone (all four of us singles who wanted to get together) and cooked some amazing chicken enchiladas and we sat around the kitchen table sharing life together.

Last night was like filet mignon after months of ramen noodles. It was so nice to feel the freedom to be vulnerable and yet also have the freedom to speak truth into each other's lives. Thanks Nathan, Elaine, and Jen - you guys rock.

The Crafty Side of Things

Pictures are forthcoming, but I knitted my first hat yesterday. Oh the power of decrease - figured that out and smack-bam I had a hat. Funny thing is that after I sewed it up, it looked more like a tube sock, but it stretched into a lovely hat that hopefully my sister will love.

Started a sweater last night. I don't have enough yarn for it - so that will be a fun purchase and I'm hoping that mixing dye lots won't be too annoying for me. I just really want the practice in more clothing items. There's some "intarsia" on the sleeves - skull and crossbones to be exact - and I have no idea how to do that, but I figure no better way to learn that to actually try! I'll take some pics of that as I go along, but as of yet, you'd get about 7 rows of garter stitch and a couple of sticks.

And one last project finished - my very own knitting needle bag. I loved the one I made for Kelly so much that I bought the exact same fabric and made one for myself. In lieu of taylor's chalk to make straight lines, had to use painter's tape - ha ha! Love that blue! Again, pictures are on the way.

On a different note, the go ahead has been given to make The Hobbit, only it won't be directed by Peter Jackson. But I don't that will diminish the quality as the director is the guy who did Pan's Labyrinth. So THREE CHEERS!

Some clarification. . .

Heather asked me in a comment if I would ever think about moving back to College Station, the bedrock of community for me. I figured "hinting" yesterday wasn't what we do in community, so I'm going to lay it out.

I'm thinking of moving to Irving. Comchurch Irving has been there for awhile now and a part of it are two of my favorite "college" friends, Brad and Laura. I'm not "done" with Houston - not really sure if I should be - so I'm asking friends to pray for me as I make a decision.

I thought about College Station, and while it's not completely off my radar, I'm not convinced that it's where God wants me at this time. Although, I'm up for suggestions! If you as my friend have any opinion, please do share. Wisdom in a group of counselors. You know the drill.

Mmmmm Sprite. . .

I'm on to week three of some serious stomach issues. I know, that's not the kind of news you share with the world, but it's me. I'll tell anyone just about anything. And filters? Nope, don't have none.

Anyways, I'm thinking the timing coincides with a few big changes. Dating bliss to singleness. Possibly going back to school. Maybe even moving to a new city that I always said I'd never move to.

I would appreciate the random prayers as I can only consume so much Immodium, and have much to do on the college application front. If only I'd done it right the first time can't be a thought in my mind as I make some new embarkations. . .

Gloomy Tuesday

This would be the second in a row, but today is a bit different from last week's. Really it has more to do with the lighting in the bank, the clouds and the song my co-worker is humming from her cubicle. I can't place it, but I can hum right along with her. Lovely song.

I have to thank my old friends and new friends for how they unknowingly became vessels for Jesus' comfort this past weekend.

What a surprise to walk into Onion Creek expecting Jen and a random group of her friends only to find Andrew, Terri, Michael, and Aaron. Happy Birthday, Aaron, and what a joy that it happened to fall on this particular week. I had only an hour before spoken words of wishing to my mom regarding how wonderful it would be to see my old friends. But that would be impossible because how can they know to be here when I need them?

And Laura. . . how I loved hearing your voice on the phone. We both are so bad at long-distance friendship, and yet the joy I felt speaking with you reprimanded my laziness and inability to "make the first move" towards community.

Sitting on the couch with Kelli talking about relationships gone and relationships new. How rich are the times to just be with someone of like mind and relate the glories of God - how He brings some old friends together to slowly traverse the road from singleness to marriage and how He tears those things away from us that do not bring glory to Him.

Painting all day with Lindsay and Laci - and yes, my clock painting really does look "Alice in Wonderland" and I will be going through the looking glass.

To all of you, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.